2025 Annual Conference: Call for Proposals Now Open

Join the Educational Technology Collaborative this fall as North Carolina State University host us for the 2025 Annual Conference. The mission of ETC is to provide leadership and a forum for information exchange to the providers of media content, academic technology, live events, and support for quality teaching and learning at institutions of higher education. The 2025 ETC Program Committee welcomes proposals for topics that exemplify the mission of our organization. “Imagine the Possibilities, Achieve the Extraordinary” is our conference theme, so preference will be given to those proposals that feature innovative or visionary ideas, processes, or products and foster collaborative discussions.  All sessions will be 45 minutes with a 15-minute Q/A session

We are excited to invite you to join us this October in Raleigh, NC. The event will be hosted by North Carolina State University from October 14-17, 2025. Check out the details and submit your proposal today!

Our Mission

The mission of ETC is to provide leadership and a forum for information exchange to the providers of media content, academic technology, and support for quality teaching and learning at institutions of higher education. To learn more about ETC's mission, click here.

The Benefits of Membership

ETC primarily offers membership to any institution of higher education with support units for media, instruction, presentation, or information technologies as well as firms and corporations whose business is in support of the purposes and objectives of ETC. Retiree and student memberships are also available. 

Members receive a variety of networking opportunities to connect with other professionals in their field, including access to member pricing at yearly conferences and a members-only listserv. Members can also participate in industry roundtable discussions regarding current trends and changes in the industry. For more information about member benefits, click here.

Upcoming Webinar Sessions

AVoIP Webinar Series: Introduction to Networking in Audio Visual Systems 
Thursday, March 20 | 2-3pm EST 

Join us for an insightful webinar designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to networking within audio-visual (AV) systems. Whether you're new to the AV industry or looking to expand your knowledge, this session will cover the essential principles of how networking plays a crucial role in modern AV setups. 

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Connecting in the Cloud: How to Handle Air Handling Noise
Tuesday, April 1 | 12-1pm EST 

Many classrooms are quiet enough--but some aren't. This presentation focuses on a major culprit: air handling noise. This presentation will describe: the working relationship with Facilities at his college; beginning to take sound pressure level (SPL) readings while surveying all classrooms on campus using the Learning Space Rating System (LSRS); as well as steps taken in collaboration to ameliorate background noise levels stemming from HVAC systems, including related expenses.

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Do you have a session idea or proposal you would like to be considered as a Connecting in the Cloud session? Submit your idea or proposal to the Professional Development Committee for consideration.